Poilievre promises to hit fentanyl ‘kingpins’ with mandatory life sentences

Canada men's national team coach Jesse Marsch expressed his outrage regarding the Vancouver Whitecaps players feeling "poisoned" during their trip to Mexico for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final. In contrast, Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen dismissed the notion that someone intentionally made his team sick. This incident highlights differing perspectives on the situation, with Marsch emphasizing the severity of the players' experience and Sorensen downplaying the claims of intentional harm. Full Article

A London, Ont., man, Nathaniel Veltman, convicted of a hate-motivated attack that killed four members of a Muslim family and severely injured a fifth, is appealing his conviction on three grounds. One of his points of appeal is that the judge improperly allowed the jury to consider Veltman's white nationalist manifesto during the trial. This appeal coincides with the fourth anniversary of the tragic incident. Full Article

Bill C-3, introduced by Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab, aims to amend the Citizenship Act by automatically granting Canadian citizenship to individuals who would qualify if not for the first-generation limit, which currently restricts citizenship by descent for those born or adopted outside Canada. The bill seeks to address the constitutional issues raised by a recent court ruling and recognizes "lost Canadians," expanding citizenship to those denied under previous laws. This...

A labour dispute is likely to lead to a reduction in banana availability and increased prices at grocery stores. Additionally, a well-known coffee brand has been removed from Loblaws shelves due to a pricing conflict, emphasizing the vulnerability of the global supply chain. These developments reflect the interconnectedness of food supply issues, impacting both consumers' breakfast options and overall grocery costs. Full Article

Emerging research indicates that wildfire smoke not only affects the heart and lungs but may also impair brain function, leading to cognitive decline and increased mental health issues. Fine particulate matter can travel over 1,000 kilometers, causing health risks even for those not near the fires, with symptoms ranging from respiratory problems to anxiety and PTSD, particularly among vulnerable populations. Experts warn that the toxic nature of wildfire smoke, combined with environmental factors, poses significant...

Summary The Windsor Police Service arrested five suspects in connection to a May 17, 2025, whisky heist where over 1,000 boxes of Crown Royal, valued at more than $500,000, were stolen from a freight terminal. The suspects face multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit an indictable offense, while two additional suspects are still being sought based on surveillance footage. Investigators have recovered 66 boxes of the stolen whisky and are continuing their investigation, with more...